The Shoelace Book: A Mathematical Guide to the Best (And Worst) Ways to Lace Your Shoes (Mathematical World)
Burkard Polster
Crisscross, zigzag, bowtie, devil, angel, or star: which are the longest, the shortest, the strongest, and the weakest lacings? Pondering the mathematics of shoelaces, the author paints a vivid picture of the simple, beautiful, and surprising characterizations of the most common shoelace patterns. The mathematics involved is an attractive mix of combinatorics and elementary calculus. This book will be enjoyed by mathematically minded people for as long as there are shoes to lace.
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Año:
2006
Editorial:
American Mathematical Society
Idioma:
english
Páginas:
125
ISBN 10:
0821839330
ISBN 13:
9780821839331
Serie:
Mathematical World (Book 24)
Archivo:
PDF, 28.31 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2006